Black Nerd Podcast

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Continuing our Scare-A-Thon 2 season, the crew dives deep into the history and evolution of survival horror. We trace the genre from its earliest pixelated foundations like 3D Monster Maze , Sweet Home , and Alone in the Dark up through the iconic golden era ( Resident Evil , Silent Hill ) and into modern-day scares.  Join Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/vvclife   Grab Some Gear: http://vvcmerch.c...

Synopsis : The crew explores the ancient origins of Halloween, tracing its roots from the Celtic festival of Samhain to modern trick-or-treating, costumes, and pop culture scares. Join Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/vvclife Grab Some Gear: http://vvcmerch.com General Talk Recap of Scare-A-Thon 2 updates and upcoming horror streams Baldur's Gate Sunday stream highlights with JS-1 & Fame Commun...

Join Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/vvclife Grab Some Gear: http://vvcmerch.com General Talk Weekly Recap  The Indie Show Mixtape Release November 10th 8pm “The International Incident!! Sign Up For Patreon BNP Clubhouse/ BlerdPrint/ Games BNP Tour Baldur’s Gate 3 Session 20 at 8pm! Scare-A-Thon 2 Coming!! Thursday Morning @9am Anime Watch on our Patreon With Fame! The Precious:  JS-1: https://amz...

Scare-A-Thon 2 What is The Scare-A-Thon? Why are we Raising Money Announce The New Scare Season!! Announce the New Gamers & games Breakdown the rules of the scare-a-thon Join Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/vvclife Grab Some Gear: http://vvcmerch.com General Talk Weekly Recap  The Indie Show Mixtape Release July 4, 8pm Sign Up For Patreon BNP Clubhouse/ BlerdPrint/ Games BNP Tour Baldur’s Gate...

In Episode #161, the Black Nerd Podcast tackles the multi-layered concept of "The Attack on Black America," shifting between macro-level systemic threats and the grounded, day-to-day survival issues facing Black communities across the nation. Combining cultural commentary with structural analysis, the episode frames modern oppression not as a series of isolated events, but as a continuous pushback...

Summer is winding down, but the geek train doesn't stop just because fall is around the corner! In this high-energy end-of-season check-in, Andre breaks down the ultimate summer wrap-up checklist for pop-culture fans, gamers, and collectors. Before trading in blockbuster movies and late-night gaming sessions for fall TV schedules, Andre drops five fun, actionable ways to squeeze every last drop of...

Open show :  Audiences are burned out on Black trauma narratives disguised as high-concept sci-fi or horror. While works like Lovecraft Country or The Underground Railroad made their mark, a massive cultural shift is happening across streaming, gaming, and publishing. Viewers are demanding forward-looking Afrofuturism , original space operas, and unapologetic Black fantasy—stories where Black char...

Welcome back to Black Nerd Podcast! We’re kicking off Season 7 with an unfiltered look at the shift every longtime fan has felt: the great invasion of "Nerdland." We welcome our special guest @CaliGalMedia to join our discussion and we have to get to know her! but let me expand on What used to be safe havens for outsiders, geeks, and hyper-fixated fans—from comic cons and tabletop groups to niche...

Pop culture is completely saturated with capes, cowls, and multi-million-dollar cinematic universes—but let’s be honest, not every hero deserves a spot on the roster. This week, the crew dives deep into the comic book vault to weed out the worst of the worst in an episode they're calling "Super Heroes We Can Do Without."   Join Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/vvclife Grab Some Gear: http://vvcmerc...

If you created a character people loved, would you want that character to one day become part of the world’s creative playground? Or should creators and their families be able to control their work forever? Tonight on Black Nerd Podcast, we’re talking about public domain, the franchise machine, nerd culture, Hollywood, and what happens when the stories of the past become building blocks for the fu...

Album releases May 31, 2026 Blerd Print releases May 31st!! Here is the first single black comics!! This is Black Nerd Podcasts dedication to Black comics, black comic creaters and black culture at large!!! Let's stand up and be proud of our art, culture and skin!! Created, written & Conceptualized By: @js1thasupplier put together by: A.I.

As the temperatures rise and the "Con Season" frenzy hits its peak, the crew gathers to map out the ultimate survival guide for the summer months. Forget beach bodies and boardwalks—we’re talking about the optimal strategy for tackling your ever-growing backlog of games, movies, and unread volumes.  Join Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/vvclife Grab Some Gear: http://vvcmerch.com General Talk Weekl...

Comic books without a doubt have become more mainstream in recent years but recently due to several internal & external issues, their public perception of them had somewhat gone downhill especially the rise of Japanese comics. A lot of people state the rising success of manga over comics is due to the balance of a fun story alongside a story with depth. Certain companies have adapted to these...

Why We’re Still Hiding Our Power Levels In an era where The Mandalorian is mainstream and anime is the most-streamed genre in the world, the "Blerd" should be at peak confidence. But for many of us, the trauma of the "blerd-calling" era hasn't fully healed. Whether it’s hiding the manga volumes when company comes over or "code-switching" our interests to fit a specific image of Blackness, the fear...

Fame & JS-1 get back in after a missed week to made trailers, news and much more!! Tapin!! Tell us what you think!!

This week we are fully diving into the world of Star Trek!! We need answers for why the current series have been cancelled, what was everyone's opinion of Star Fleet Academy, and which captain is the greatest captain in the universe! So tapin and be ready for some Trekky Goodness!! Open show: Join Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/vvclife Grab Some Gear: http://vvcmerch.com General Talk Weekly Recap...

While "falling" is a strong word—especially since WWE remains a multibillion-dollar powerhouse—the product has certainly entered a "cooling-off" period in 2026. After the massive highs of the "Renaissance Era" (2022–2024), fans and analysts are pointing to several cracks in the armor. Open show :  Join Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/vvclife Grab Some Gear: http://vvcmerch.com General Talk Weekly...

In a move that caught the comic world off guard, Marvel and DC have bypassed the traditional "Event Comic" hype machine to drop an exclusive digital crossover: Supergirl/Blade. Written by CRC Payne (Batman: Wayne Family Adventures) and featuring the atmospheric art of Mikel Janín, this one-shot marks a massive shift in how the "Big Two" collaborate. Trapped by the interdimensional media mogul Mojo...

History is being made, but is it being made for us ? This week, Marcus breaks down the monumental Artemis II flyby , discussing the profound impact of seeing the first person of color and the first woman head toward the lunar far side. We’re moving past the "Hidden Figures" era and into the "Main Character" era of space exploration. But it’s not all heavy science—the pod dives deep into the "cosmi...

With the "Asha Sharma era" of gaming officially in full swing and subscription costs reaching an all-time high, being a Blerd isn’t just a hobby anymore—it’s a financial commitment. This week, the crew sits down to break down the "2026 Survival Guide" for your wallet. From the "Great Subscription Purge" to the resurgence of physical media, we’re teaching you how to stay geeky without going broke....

Today we are exploring how modern games are designed to influence behavior, control time, and encourage spending—and where the line between fun and manipulation begins. Join Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/vvclife Grab Some Gear: http://vvcmerch.com General Talk Weekly Recap  Sign Up For Patreon BNP Tour Baldur’s Gate 3 Session 20 at 8pm! Monday Night Co Op “Operation Tango!! Vote For New Game Thu...

The video explores the generational differences between '90s gamers and Gen Z gamers, focusing on how game design choices have shaped player behavior and cognitive approaches to gaming. Open show :  Join Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/vvclife Grab Some Gear: http://vvcmerch.com General Talk Weekly Recap  Sign Up For Patreon BNP Tour Baldur’s Gate 3 Session 20 at 8pm! Monday Night Co Op “Operation...

The long winter is over, and the convention floor is calling! In this episode Black Nerd Podcast, we’re breaking down the ultimate survival guide for the upcoming Con Season . From the mad dash of securing badges to the precision engineering of a last-minute cosplay, we cover everything you need to know to survive the exhibit hall without losing your mind (or all your savings). Open show :  Join O...

In this episode of the Black Nerd Podcast, we’re breaking down the earthquake that just hit the gaming world. Longtime Xbox savior Phil Spencer is officially hanging up the jersey, but the real shocker? Sarah Bond, the woman many of us expected to take the throne, is also out. We’re diving deep into the "Asha Sharma era" and what it means when Microsoft puts an AI veteran in charge of our favorite...